10 Ways to Beat the Heat in a Cool Way
Beat the Heat with These Tips, Some
May Be New , Some Just Something You
Hadn’t Thought of in a While
By Atlanta Page
Eat homemade Popsicles
Have a water balloon fight
Air conditioner not living up? Place a bowl of ice near the
vent or in front of a fan. You just made an instant Air conditioner.
Hike to the bottom of a nearby waterfall and jump into the
refreshingly cold water.
Eat spicy food. It has been said that spicy food has a cooling
effect on the body. This really works!
Brew up some of your favorite ice tea and toss in some mint
from the garden.
Have an ice cream party! Don’t have any ice cream? Not to
worry, just pour some half n half over any frozen fruit or berries.
Viola!
Do a cold foot spa. Refreshing! [check with your doctor if
you have any medical conditions]

Go to the mall. :)

Go get a water melon. You heard me. Many of us feel bad when it’s hot,
I hope these ideas remind you of how you can have fun staying cool in the
mainly because we are chronically dehydrated. Watermelon is sure to help! hot weather without breaking the bank. Get the whole family involved!

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Back to School Splurges that Are Worth the Price
By Tavia Fuller Armstrong
I like finding great bargains on
school supplies. In fact, I recently
wrote wanting bigger savings on
school supplies and not being
afraid to walk back out the door
when a store does not offer up the
great deals they advertise. So it
might surprise you that I am more
than willing to splurge on a few
back to school items. I don’t mind
paying more if the quality of the
product is a lot better than what
I might get otherwise. Here are
a few examples of items I might
splurge on.
Electric pencil sharpener
Because we homeschool, we go
through a lot of pencils at home.
Sharpening pencils with a handheld manual sharpener is time
consuming, and many handheld
sharpeners are not up to the task
of sharpening dozens of pencils.
Almost nothing is more frustrating
than getting your pencil almost
to the sharp point you desire and
then having the lead break off in
the sharpener.
I wanted a wall-mounted mechanical pencil sharpener like the
ones I grew up using in school.

You know, the kind with a variety
of different sized openings and a
handle you cranked to make the
blades turn. But I couldn’t find one
of those at the time, so a few years
ago I bought a good electric pencil
sharpener. I got the kind you plug
in, not a battery powered model,
and it has served me well. If I had
to buy another, I would definitely
splurge on a new pencil sharpener,
because it saves me lots of time
and frustration.
Adjustable hole punch
Last year, I saw hole punches
advertised on sale for under $5. I
checked them out in the store, and
they were the most flimsy things
I had ever seen. I had serious
doubts that they would last even
one year. Thankfully, my heavy
duty adjustable hole punch is still
going strong after several years,
so I didn’t even have to consider
buying a new one.
We punch holes in close to 2,000
sheets of paper each year at home.
That requires a good quality hole
punch that is easy to use and long
lasting. I strongly prefer an adjustable hole punch, because it gives
us a lot of flexibility. Although we

most often use a standard three
ring binder, I like being able to
adjust the punches for different
projects.
Quality printer with built in scanner
This is an item I am actually
about to buy. Our family does a
lot of printing, as I like to create
my own worksheets to supplement
my kids’ curriculum. We also do a
considerable amount of scanning.
If you are the parent of an elementary school kid, you know that you
couldn’t possibly save every piece
of artwork or handwritten story that

they create. Scanning can enable
you to build a file of electronic copies, so that you are free to save
only the best or most sentimental
pieces.
When purchasing a new printer,
make sure to consider not only the
initial price, but also the cost of ink
cartridges. Also, as a good friend
recommended to me, look for a
printer that offers you the option of
printing wirelessly. This can make
things a lot easier than having to
go plug into a USB cord every time
you want to print a page.

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By Sophie Walton
It is school time
again and if you
are like me, you
need all the help
you can get keeping everyone where
they need to be and
doing what they
should be doing.
Keeping schedules
straight, making
sure homework is
done, projects are
completed and appointments are not
missed is always
difficult during the
school year. It may
be the most wonderful time of the
year for parents;
however, returning to school can
also be the most stressing time.
Keeping organized during the
school year is now much easier
with great iPhone and iPad apps.
Many of them are free or cost very
little so organization is not only
easy it is cheap.
Top five back-to-school apps to
stay organized
· CampusBooks - This free app
will search the internet for you to
return the lowest price on new,
used, rental and digital textbooks.
When every penny counts, saving
money on schoolbooks is fantastic
- - especially when it is this easy.
· Cozi Family Organizer - This is
a must-have iPhone and iPad app
for mothers - - especially during the
school year. This great free app includes a family calendar, shopping
lists, to-do lists, family journals and

meal plans. The app allows you to
keep every family member organized with one application.
· Evernote - This is another
free app that is great to keep you
organized going back to school. I
love this app because it allows me
to search my notes (helpful when I
cannot remember anything lately)
and I can synchronize all of my
notes, photos and voice memos
with all of our family’s devices.
My daughter loves this for taking
notes!
· myHomework - This is a great
app for students and for parents.
Keep up with homework assignments, projects, tests and class
schedules. It is heaven-sent if you
have more than one student and
you are trying to keep them all
organized. It is a free app but pay
the $1.99 for web access so you
get reminders!

· Clipboard - If you are the
mother that always is tapped by
the teachers to organize volunteers
and plan events, this free app will
be your best friend during the
school year. You can easily sign
up volunteers, send automatic reminders and track progress.
One more app that all parents
need for back-to-school time
This app may not keep you
organized but it will make your
child rethink their belief that you
know absolutely nothing. . . For
parents like me who have forgotten the vast majority of US History,
biology, algebra and most other
school subjects, School A to Z is
indispensable. This free app is like
having a tutor in your pocket. It is a
great tool for helping students with
their homework.

“Try not to have a good time
while you are at school...
this is supposed to be educational.”
Charles M. Schulz
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Social Security Statements Now Available Online

By Jason Alderman
Until last year, Social Security
sent taxpayers an annual personalized statement showing a complete
record of their taxable earnings
as well as estimat Social Security
Statements Now Available Online
ed retirement, disability and survivor benefits based on those
earnings. Unfortunately, budget
constraints brought put an end to
those yearly mailings.
But there’s good news: Social
Security has resumed mailing paper
statements to workers 60 and older
who aren’t already receiving benefits. And, they recently launched a
new Social Security Statement tool
that allows you to access the same
information online.

Once you’ve created an account, you can log in anytime and:
Estimate the retirement, disability and survivor benefits available to you under different work,
earnings and retirement age
scenarios.
Estimate benefits for which your
family would be eligible when you
receive Social Security or die.
View a list of your lifetime earnings to date, according to Social
Security’s records;
See the estimated Social Security and Medicare taxes you’ve
paid over your working career.
Find information about qualifying and signing up for Medicare.
Review topics to consider if
you’re 55 or older and thinking
about retiring.
Apply online for retirement
and disability benefits.
Access a printable version of
your Social Security Statement.
To create your online account,
g o t o w w w. s s a . g o v / m y s t a t e ment and follow the directions.
You must have a valid email address, Social Security number,
U.S. mailing address and be at
least age 18.
You’ll need to verify your identity by providing personal informa-

tion (birth date, Social Security
number, current address, etc.)
and answering several questions
whose answers only you should
know. Social Security contracts
with credit bureau Experian to
design these questions based on
their records about your credit
history.
Once your identity has been
verified, you can create a password-protected account. Social
Security emphasizes that you may
sign into or create an account to
access only your own information.
Unauthorized use could subject
you to criminal and/or civil penalties.
It’s important to review your
Social Security statement at
least annually to ensure your
on-file information is correct. For
example, make sure that your taxable earnings have been reported
correctly by your employer – or
you, if self-employed. Otherwise,
when Social Security calculates
your benefits at retirement, disability or death, you could be
shortchanged; or, if your earnings
were over-reported, you could end
up owing the government money.
If you spot any errors, contact
Social Security at 800-772-1213,

since
1907

or visit your local office. You’ll
need copies of your W-2 form or
tax return for any impacted years.
Another valuable piece of information found in your statement is
an estimate of what your retirement benefit will be at age 62,
at full retirement age and at age
70. Use those numbers to start
estimating your retirement needs.
These online calculators can help:
The Retirement Estimator at
www.ssa.gov/estimator automatically enters your earnings information to estimate your projected
Social Security benefits under
different scenarios, such as age at
retirement, future earnings projections, etc. You can also download
a more detailed calculator to make
more precise estimates.
AARP has a retirement calculator at www.aarp.org that helps
determine your current financial
status and what you’ll need to
save to meet your retirement
needs.
Bottom line: Understand what
Social Security benefits will be
available to you and how much
more you’ll need to save in order
to have a comfortable retirement.

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SUPERSTAR PIANIST lang lang returns to
Pacific symphony
Classical music superstar Lang Lang
returns to Pacific Symphony for a onenight-only special event, led by Music
Director Carl St.Clair, on Thursday,
Sept. 27, at 8 p.m. in the Renée and
Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. Recently honored with carrying the Olympic
Torch for the 2012 Summer Games and
performing for Queen Elizabeth II at the
Diamond Jubilee, the 30-year-old Chinese piano virtuoso has been for some
time garnering attention the world over,
playing sold-old recitals and concerts in
every major city. Heralded as the “hottest
artist on the classical music planet,” by
The New York Times, Lang Lang joins
the Symphony for not one, but two of
the most demanding piano concertos
in the repertoire: Liszt’s Piano Concerto
No. 1 and Beethoven’s Piano Concerto
No. 5, the “Emperor.” Tickets range from
$35-$145; for more information or to
purchase tickets, call (714) 755-5799 or
visit PacificSymphony.org.
“Lang Lang is in unbelievable demand as soloist,” says Maestro St.Clair.
“There isn’t an orchestra in the world
who wouldn’t want to have him on their
series this season, or any season. We
are indeed honored that he has chosen
to return to Orange County and Pacific
Symphony to perform two major concertos. It will be an honor for me to have the
chance to work with him again. We are
truly blessed!”
With lightning speed, drama and technical brilliance, Lang Lang embodies the
same “rock-star” appeal as Liszt did in
the powerful, fleet parallel octaves of his
Piano Concerto No. 1—passages that
have become a touchstone of keyboard
virtuosity. In 2011, Lang Lang recorded
this romantic showpiece on the CD
“Liszt, My Piano Hero” and DVD “Liszt,
Now!” to celebrate the 200th anniversary
of the composer. For the concert’s finale,
the classical icon performs Beethoven’s
grand and heroic “Emperor” Concerto,
which opens with the quality of a royal
fanfare and propelling cadenza-like flourishes from the star soloist. The orchestra
kicks off the evening with Rimsky-Korsakov’s “Capriccio Espagnol,” a glittering
display of orchestral colors based on
Spanish themes.
“Lang Lang embodies music,” continues St.Clair. “He understands the power
of music and how it can elevate our
lives. Through his electrifying, probing
performances we are all transformed
and enriched. Both Franz Liszt and
Beethoven were piano virtuosos of their
day. What better way to experience
these concertos than by our modern day
virtuoso, Lang Lang?”
Four years ago, over four billion
people viewed Lang Lang’s performance
at the opening ceremony for the Summer

Olympics in Beijing, where he was seen
as a symbol of the youth and future of
China. This status has inspired over 40
million Chinese children to learn to play
classical piano—a phenomenon coined
by “The Today Show” as “the Lang Lang
effect.” Recognizing his powerful cultural
influence, in 2008 The Recording Academy named him their cultural ambassador
to China. Most recently, Lang Lang was
chosen as an official worldwide ambassador to the 2010 Shanghai Expo, where
he performed at the opening ceremony.
“One of the things that make Lang
Lang so special is his burning desire to
share his music making with children and
people of all ages,” says St.Clair. “He is
fully aware of the role this can play in
helping shape their hearts, minds and
spirits.”
A strong advocate for music education, Lang Lang was featured in the
2009 Time
100—Time magazine’s annual list
of the 100 most influential people in
the world. For nearly a decade the
pianist has been giving back to children
through volunteer activities as diverse
as mentoring young talented pianists,
convening piano students in concert,
performing for sick children in hospitals,
delivering music recitals in underserved

and remote communities and donating
his musical talents to raise awareness
of charitable causes. His efforts led to
the recent launch of the Lang Lang
International Music Foundation with the
mission of inspiring the next generation
of classical music lovers and performers
by cultivating tomorrow’s top pianists,
championing music education at the
forefront of technology and building
a young audience through live music
experiences.
Lang Lang is the featured soloist on
the Golden Globe-winning score “The
Painted Veil” composed by Alexandre
Desplat and can be heard on the
soundtrack of “The Banquet” composed by Tan Dun. Most recently, he is
the featured soloist on the movie “My
Week with Marilyn.” All of his albums
have entered the top classical charts
as well as many pop charts around the
globe. In 2007, he was nominated for
a Grammy Award, becoming the first
Chinese artist to be nominated for Best
Instrumental Soloist. He was honored by
The Recording Academy with the 2007
Presidential Merit Award; past recipients
have included Zubin Mehta and Luciano
Pavarotti.
In 2011, the Lang Lang Music World
was launched, which is a multi-function-

ing arts complex located in Shenzhen
and Chongqing, China. In 2004, he was
appointed International Goodwill Ambassador to the United Nations Children’s
Fund (UNICEF). He also serves as
chairman of the Montblanc de la Culture
Arts Patronage Award Project, on the
Weill Music Institute Advisory Committee
as part of Carnegie Hall’s educational
program and is the youngest member
of Carnegie Hall’s artistic advisory board.
In May 2011, Lang Lang received an
honorary doctorate of music from His
Royal Highness The Prince of Wales at
the Royal College of Music, and received
his second honorary doctorate degree in
musical arts at the Manhattan School of
Music in May 2012.
Lang Lang began playing piano at the
age of 3, his break into stardom came at
age 17, when he was called upon
for a dramatic last-minute substitution
at the “Gala of the Century,” playing a
Tchaikovsky concerto with the Chicago
Symphony. Following this gigantic debut, he performed successful concerts
around the world. The Times in London
remarked: “Lang Lang took a sold-out
Albert Hall by storm… This could well
be history in the making.”

The 20th annual Zoofari fundraising black-tie gala hosted by The Friends of Santa
Ana Zoo, a non-profit organization was again, a complete success with over 350
guests attending the 1920’s theme party entitled “A Cat’s Meow.” Zoofari takes
place at one of the most inspiring venues in Orange County, The Santa Ana Zoo.
With the 1920’s theme, ladies arrived in flapper attire or their best animal print
cocktail dress while the men donned gangster suits or the traditional tux and safari
wear. Cocktails were provided with one special drink appropriately named, “Roarin’
Rickey’s Fizz” reminiscent of the Bathtub Gin tastings from the 1920’s (and they had
a real bathtub filled!). Attendees also enjoyed inspired decorations by R.W.B. Party
Rentals, a large silent auction as well as special visits with the animals. Free valet
parking was sponsored by Villa Ford along with a hosted bar by FOSAZ, appetizers
and then a delicious gourmet dinner prepared by Parties by Panache. An extraordinary live auction and dancing to the lively tunes of the “Soundbytes” followed.
Co-chairs and emcees for the evening were OC Register columnists Frank
Mickadeit and Barbara Venezia with Glen Fladeboe as auctioneer. FOSAZ President Debbie Friedman and Executive Director Cathi Decker helped present special
honors to Mark and Shio Hui Harrison; Lucille and Mike Harrison; David Exline
and Amos Bracero. They were instrumental in bringing the Pavement of Progress Stan Tkaczyk with Frank Mickadeit and Barbara Venezia
team together by meeting with designers, contractors and architects. This project
resulted in the pathways and service roads at the Santa Ana Zoo to be eco-friendly
and also provide improved accessibility for disabled guests and guests requiring
mobile assistance.
A special “reveal” of the Ocelot location where the exhibit “Wild Cats of El Bosque
Verde” (Wild Cats of the Green Forest) will be housed was unveiled; this was the
first time the public was able to see the exhibit location before it is built. Retired Zoo
Director Ron Glazier gave the approximately thirty five special guests, VIP’s and
press who were in attendance a behind the scenes look at the exhibit and described
the area showing the detailed artist renderings while they sipped on champagne.
The event netted about $80,000 this year adding to a total of almost half a million
dollars to bring a pair of Brazilian Ocelots to the Zoo. Ocelots are beautiful exotic
wild cats from South America, often described as miniature cheetahs. There are
currently only 26 Brazilian Ocelots in the United States.
Food for the evening was appropriately named for the 1920’s theme, starting Alex Wilson with Honorees Lucille and Mike Harrison and Mark and Shio Hui
with “Flappers and Flyboys” hors d’oeuvres and names such as “Sitting Pretty” Harrison
Summer Fruit Salad, “Bee’s Knees” Petite Filet Mignon, “Putting on the Ritz” St.
Peter’s Fish, and “Don’t Know From Nothing” Grilled Vegetable Napoleons - guests
were delighted with the fun.
The LIVE Auction proved to be a bidding war as many amazing items were up for
grabs. Items such as an Apple 64GB, iPad3 donated by Board Member Howard
Hall where Debra Schweickert from Newport Beach took it home for $1000; board
member Monica Kim from Anaheim Hills grabbed the dinner for eight by Chef Chet
Harrison for $1,700; a three night adventure to the Arizona Biltmore with a $300
Visa gas card and 4 tickets to the Phoenix Zoo, the Desert Botanical Garden and
the Wildlife World Zoo & Aquarium went to another board member Jane Olin from
Penny Fox and Jeff Jackson
Irvine for $1500; the Gucci handbag that was stuffed with 100 California Scratchers, Jackie and John Melbon
a mystery amount of cash and other items went to Advisory board member Tom we are able to bring the Brazilian Ocelots to the Santa Ana Zoo. It’s like a dream
Newmeyer from Newport Beach for $3,000; Robert McGraw from Laguna Beach come true especially to the community and donors who support the zoo”, said Cathi
was the lucky winner of the eight days and seven nights at the Cabo Azul Resort & Decker, Executive Director of FOSAZ.
Spa with airfare on Alaska Airlines, he paid $3,000; and an up close and personal
Zoofari is sponsored by FOSAZ, a non-profit organization which has helped supvisit with the Santa Ana Zoo’s Margay cat, Buttons for six were fiercely bid on by port and improve the Zoo for over 31 years. The Santa Ana Zoo is Orange County’s
many. So many in fact that it sold four times at $500 each! The final Live Auction only AZA accredited Zoo and is recognized as signifying excellence and commitment
item was a straight donation where all were encouraged to raise their “boarding to animal care and conservation. The Santa Ana Zoo provides a place to have fun,
pass” to help with the airline expenses to bring the Ocelots to the Santa Ana Zoo. to learn, and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. For more information, please
Money raised will help to fund the travel costs as well as the initial medical expenses visit www.santaanazoo.org.
of the two Ocelots. FOSAZ was hoping on raising $11,000 and by the end of the
evening, they did. “We’re so excited because of the funds generated by Zoofari, Photos by Ann Chatillon
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COACH of the month
Athlete’s Choice is pleased to announce
our Coach of the Month, Bob Jones
Athletes Choice Coach of the week Bob Jones
Bob Jones is in his fourth year in the role of head
coach in the Santa Margarita Pop Warner league,
this year leading the Titans in the Mitey Mite
division, with 21 nine year old boys, 8 assistant
coaches, and countless family volunteers.
Coach Jones grew up playing year-round sports
in the suburbs of Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota,
with respect for all of his youth team coaches who
prepared him for excelling in high school both
academically and athletically.
After high school, Coach Jones went on to play
college football at Moorhead State University
where he was named the small college 1st Team
All-American quarterback as a senior. After college, coach Jones went on to play four years of
football in the Football League of Europe, During
each off season Jones began coaching college
and high school football and basketball and
developed a deep respect for coaching.
Coach Jones and his wife Kinzie and 4 children moved to Rancho Santa Margarita in
the summer of 2008. Later that fall, Bob’s son Ty asked about playing football so he
registered Ty in Santa Margarita pop Warner and volunteered his time to coach a team.
Coach Jones has said it was a true blessing falling into such a great community and the
organization of Santa Margarita pop Warner with inspired kids, and supportive families.
Coach Jones’ team goal is ﬁrst of all to focus on fun, teaching life lessons, and building
sportsmanship and character.
Bob Jones says “ Years from now the kids and parents won’t remember the scores or
even the wins and losses, but they will remember the life lessons and the friendships with
teammates and coaches, so I try to create an environment in which these can ﬂourish.”

327 Newport Center Drive.
949-640-2700
THE BUNGALOW RESTAURANT
Specializes in steaks, seafood and claims to
have the best martinis in the county. Their
award-winning wine list offers more than
20 premium wines by the glass and over
160 bottled wines. Monday-Friday Happy
Hour well drinks for $4.75 and house wine
for $5 from 4:30 pm to 8 pm daily.

2441 East Coast Highway in
Corona del Mar. Call for reservations.
949-673-6585
CANNERY RESTAURANT & CRUISES
Located at the historic wharfside location
in the heart of old Cannery Village for 25
years. Open air dining on the wharf is available day and night. Champagne brunch
cruises. Awarded Hospitality Ambassador
of the Year, 1997.

3010 Lafayette Avenue.
cannery@newportbeach.com
949-675-5777

CAFE JARDIN AT
SHERMAN GARDENS
Dine in a “hidden oasis” amongst a serene
paradise garden setting featuring a lite French
and Mediterranean luncheon fare at Sherman Gardens. The dining area is available for
private parties, banquets for up to 230 people.

949-548-5889
COMMONWEALTH
LOUNGE & GRILL
Balboa Peninsula’s newest restaurant
features a modern day supper club with
two levels of antique yet trendy décor. CW
offers faves like their Garlic & Parmesan Slow
Roasted Prime Rib, the best Monte Cristo
sandwich since the 50’s plus a variety of
steaks, chops, seafood, salads and sandwiches, 26 beers on tap, boutique wines by
the glass, and signature cocktails. Open for
lunch, dinner, late night and entertainment
seven days a week. For more information:

THE RESORT AT PELICAN HILL
Celebrating the best of Californian lifestyle:
deep, sweeping ocean views from the
alfresco terrace with granite tabletops and
flower baskets overhead. Seafood and steak
dishes. Ocean and golf course views.

3224 E. Pacific Coast Hwy., Corona del Mar.
949-640-7440
THE RITZ RESTAURANT
An award-winning tradition synonymous
with elegance, gracious service and a blend
of classic and contemporary cuisine creates
the perfect atmosphere for any occasion.
Five unique dining rooms, which seat from
20 up to 140, each has its own personality
and ambiance. Whether your mood ranges
from prime steaks, chops, lamb, seafood or a
more traditional faire, The Ritz has it all.

VILLA NOVA
Established in 1933, this landmark restaurant located on the water offers classic
Italian cuisine and a spectacular view.
Homemade pastas, fresh seafood, veal
specialties. Live entertainment nightly.

3131 W. Coast Hwy.
949-642-7880
WOODY’S WHARF

2318 W. Newport Boulevard.
949-675-0474

4001 W. Pacific Coast Hwy.
949-645-THAI

A beautiful replica of one of England’s oldest
country inns, features candlelight and cozy
fireplaces. Award-winning food, exceptional
service and unmistakable style.

949-760-8686

ROYAL THAI

DAILY GRILL

FIVE CROWNS

The latest restaurant concept from the
Tommy Bahama Group, features regional,
seasonally fresh cuisine in a casually, elegant
setting. Designed for Newport Beach
locals and visitors, it is a casually
elegant oasis. Please visit
www.tommybahama.com/cafe
for the most current offerings.

949-720-1800

Exquisite Thai dinning with its delicious flavors and exotic atmosphere. Enjoy the quiet
tranquility of Thai culture, sample our dishes
and experience the taste of Thailand.

949-644-2223

TOMMY BAHAMA’S
ISLAND GRILLE

Fresh seafood moderately priced in a
casual nautical setting. There are even slips
to accommodate several large yachts for
customers who prefer sailing to driving.
Live rock ‘n roll entertainment Thurs.- Sat.

21 OCEANFRONT
New American cuisine comes to life in this
custom-designed location overlooking the
harbor in Newport Beach. Chef Umberto
Rubelli brings culinary drama to his inventive dishes for lunch & dinner.

SAM & HARRY’S
USDA prime steaks, “jet-fresh” seafood flown
in daily from around the world, and an
award-winning wine program that showcases a list of hand selected bottles, while
highlighting 50 wines by the glass. Private
dining rooms provide the perfect ambiance
for an evening of business or leisure. Sunday
Brunch 6am to 1pm.

Celebrated Singer/Composer Bobby Caldwell Guests
On “Breakfast with Gary & Kelly”
Saddleback College radio station KSBR
88.5FM and the City of Mission Viejo are proud
to announce that the “Breakfast with Gary and
Kelly” radio for TV broadcast will welcome back
vocalist Bobby Caldwell on Saturday, September 8th. The Saturday morning radio show will
broadcast LIVE starting at 9:00am from the
Norman P. Murray Community Center, 24932
Veterans Way in Mission Viejo.
A studio audience will be welcomed in for the
10:00 am to 12 pm show; doors will open at 9:30
am with the final hour being videotaped for later
broadcast. The program airs on the City of Mission Viejo’s MVTV Channel 30 every Tuesday
through Sunday evenings at 8:30 and also airs
on Saddleback College’s SCTV Channel 39 each
Friday and Sunday morning at 11:00 throughout
the Cox Communication cable system in south
Orange County. The audience will be admitted
for free but seating is limited. Reservations can
be made online at www.ksbr.org
Bobby Caldwell returns almost a year to the
day from his first appearance on Breakfast with
Gary & Kelly, this time touting his much anticipated new release “House of Cards”. One of the
most prolific Blue-Eyed-Soul singers, Caldwell
has been performing to audiences throughout
the US and Asia since his first hit “What You
Won’t Do For Love” in 1979. He has written
hits for Boz Scaggs, Chicago, Peter Cetera,
Al Jarreau and many others. The new release

again demonstrates Bobby’s prowess as
a vocalist, composer, musician, arranger
and producer. “House of Cards” features
that classic Caldwell sound, with a hint of
country, blues and even a Latin dance tune
and features the great Dave Koz in a special
guest appearance.
Past guests on “Breakfast with Gary &
Kelly” have included Debbie Reynolds, Linda
Evans, David Benoit, Peter White, Diane
Schuur, Rick Braun, Paul Brown, Warren Hill,
Bill Cantos and more. Gary and Kelly have
conducted numerous remote broadcasts
from locations all over Southern California,
including the Festival of Arts in Laguna
Beach and Catalina Island and they have
hosted many celebrity guests.
KSBR is a community service of Saddleback College. The program continues the
partnership between Saddleback College
and the City of Mission Viejo. For more information on the Radio on TV monthly series
and how to become part of the audience for
the April 14th show, please tune to 88.5 KSBR
Bobby, Kelly and Gary
or visit their website at www.KSBR.org
Located in Mission Viejo, Saddleback Colhelp students reach their personal, career, and
lege provides quality higher education and
training to the greater south Orange County educational goals. For more information, please
community. Having served more than 500,000 visit www.saddleback.edu and for Fine Arts instudents since 1968, Saddleback College offers formation, please visit www.saddleback.edu/arts
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Fuel for School
School day mornings are typically
busy mornings. Getting the kids out
of bed is one thing, but managing to
whip up breakfast, pack lunches and
get everyone out the door on time
requires planning and preparation.
As the morning rushes by, there’s
little time to pack a unique lunch or
make snacks for everyone, including
mom. In fact, according to a national
survey commissioned by DOLE® and
conducted by Wakefield Research, 73
percent of moms say they have eaten
their child’s snack in a pinch.
To help save time and energy each
day, check out these simple lunchpacking tips to revamp your morning
routine and help create a smooth and
stress-free school year.
Camouflage healthy snacks.
While you may want to pack everyone
a healthy snack, the kids aren’t always
excited to find an apple in their lunchbox. Try a wholesome snack they
won’t want to trade. DOLE Real Fruit
Bites are made from real dried fruit,
coated with yogurt and sprinkled with
toasted whole grain oats. A singleserving pouch has 80 to 90 calories,
no trans fat and are a good source of
vitamin C. You can also find sneaky
snack recipes online for treats
baked up with healthy ingredients,
like snack bars made with nuts
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and seeds, or
brownies with
pureed veggies
in the mix. The
kids will never
know it’s good
for them.
Leverage
last night’s
leftovers. Don’t
stick to the
same old sandwich, juice box
and snack regimen. Try adding
instant rice to
leftover chicken,
transforming leftover steak into
a hearty chili,
or boiling some
pasta to add to leftover hamburger
meat. These simple tricks to repurposing yesterday’s meal will save the
family time and money this school
year.
Share a smile. Lunch doesn’t have
to be elaborate every day. But there
are plenty of fun, creative ways to
make a simple lunch exciting, especially for the kids. For instance, cut
sandwiches into different shapes with
cookie cutters (you can find animal
shapes and even puzzle-shaped

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cookie cutters online). Make the kids
smile with a simple note or googly
eyes on their sandwich wrapper. Try
putting contact paper inside the lid
for games or dry-erase notes that the
kids can leave for you, too.
Keep it cool. There are plenty of
ways to preserve your lunch so it’s still
tasty in the afternoon. Think outside
the thermos and try freezing a yogurt
cup or a juice box to keep lunches
cold throughout the day.
Snack attack. With an on-the-go

lifestyle, it’s important to keep snacks
on hand should hunger strike. In fact,
according to the DOLE survey, 77
percent of women say they can’t get
through a normal day without a snack.
After you pack up the family’s lunches
in the morning, be sure to grab some
healthy snacks for your desk drawer
or your purse so you can have a quick
bite when necessary. The kids always
need a pick-me-up after their school
sports and activities, so make sure
to have some fun snacks in the car.

Orange County audiences are in
for a real treat with Festival Ballet
Theatre’s production of The Secret
Garden! Artistic Director, Salwa Rizkalla, commissioned Josie Walsh, a
former professional dancer with the
Joffrey Ballet, to choreograph this
masterpiece of imagery and drama.
A restoration of a garden and
revival of the spirit, Secret Garden is

a story of loss, dreams, hope and
transformation. Inspired by Frances
Hodgson Burnett’s classic novel,
Secret Garden is brought to life
through a riveting fusion of cutting
edge choreography by Josie Walsh,
an original cinematic score by Paul
Rivera Jr. and a stunning multi-media
scenic design by David Bazemore.
Also on the program is a modern

dance specifically created for Festival Ballet. Jeroen Verbruggen, of
Les Ballet de Monte Carlo, Sax Tet,
and Petipa’s “Dance of the Animated
Frescoes” from The Little Humpbacked Horse.
Festival Ballet Theatre simultaneously attracts the best in professional
dance to its home base while sending
its own dancers out as artistic ambas-

sadors to the world. Season performances showcase these talented
emissaries of dance and display their
talents.
The season will feature new programs and time-honored classics
performed to the highest standards.
Tickets: $35 Adult; $30 Senior; $20
Children 12 & under

THE FESTIVAL OF ARTS – CALIFORNIA’S PREMIER FINE
ART SHOW CELEBRATES ITS 80TH SEASON
The Festival of Arts wraps up the celebration of its 80th Anniversary with two special
exhibits now running through September 5. Located at the Festival’s satellite gallery
foaSOUTH and the Wells Fargo building in downtown Laguna Beach, a variety of
artwork and memorabilia was selected to highlight the art show’s rich history and
heritage in the community.
Featured items in the exhibits are pieces of art from the Festival of Arts permanent
collection as well as historical images, posters, and program covers from the Festival’s
80-year history. The centerpiece of the foaSOUTH exhibit is a bronze statue titled
“Baby Seal” by Terry Thornsley, a long time Festival artist currently exhibiting in the
2012 show. The statue, a favorite of Festival visitors, was relocated for restoration
and will return to the grounds in Spring 2013.
“Wrapping up the Festival’s 80th Anniversary this summer, these exhibits are a
great trip down memory lane,” says exhibit curator Pat Sparkuhl. “It’s a great reminder
of the Festival’s humble beginnings in 1932 and it’s journey over the last 80 years.”
Opened as a collaboration between Festival of the Arts and Active Culture, foaSOUTH serves visitors and residents of Laguna Beach by promoting Festival-related
exhibitions throughout the year. Located at 1006 S. Coast Highway on the corner
of Anita and PCH, the gallery has partnered with Active Culture to provide frozen
yogurt and natural foods on the premises at their café. Open from 7:00am – 10:00
pm. Admission is free.
The exhibit is on the third floor of the Wells Fargo building at 260 Ocean Avenue,
Laguna Beach. It is part of an ongoing series of shows that the Festival of Arts will
be holding at Wells Fargo. The building is open to the public Monday through Friday
9 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Admission is free.
The Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters are sponsored in part by Acura,
Cox Communications, Fidelity Investments, KOST Radio 103.5, the Ritz-Carlton
Laguna Niguel, and The Orange County Register. The Festival of Arts is a non-profit
organization that produces The Festival of Arts – California’s Premier Fine Art Show
and the Pageant of the Masters. For general information, call (949) 494-1145 or visit
the website at www.LagunaFestivalofArts.org. The event is located at 650 Laguna
Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, California. Proceeds support the arts and art education in and about Laguna Beach.
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The exhilarating jump-off of the
$40,000 Showpark Summer Classic
Grand Prix will be talked about for the
rest of the season as top West Coast
riders put up their best performances
attempting to top the leaderboard and
walk away victorious. Of the thirtyfour horse and rider duos, eleven
qualified for the jump-off and spectators and competitors were on their
feet watching each and every round.
Speed and accuracy played a huge
role as the level of intensity grew
throughout the competition.
German course designer Olaf
Petersen Jr. designed a track that ultimately challenged the up and coming
young horses, but in turn, tested the
veterans. A wide triple bar, a verticaloxer-vertical combination and skinny
vertical collected the most faults in
the qualification round. Of the eleven
fault-free rounds, crowd favorite Hap
Hansen had their full attention as he
guided Archie Bunker through the
course, posting a flawless round in
85.596 seconds, yet again in pursuit
of that number 100 Grand Prix win.
Of the nine nations representing
today’s field, six returned with another
chance to post a clean round. “I’m
happy with the amount of returners,”
Petersen commented on the jump-off
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field, “I didn’t want to make it too difficult, but next week is a World Cup
Qualifier so there are still riders and
horses preparing for that.” The crowd
was yet again on their feet as Hansen
returned to the ring. Kicking off the
jump-off track with a new oxer, Hansen guided Archie Bunker through
a risky but clean round, posting the
time to beat of 44.702 seconds. Brazilian rider Josephina Nor-Lantzman
galloped into the ring aboard Chello
Z ready to post her infamous swift
and clear round. Blazing through the
course, Nor-Lantzman looked well on
her way to surpass Hansen’s time,
but with the final charge to the last
obstacle, Chello Z had an unfortunate
chip on the back rail to finish with a
four fault time of 42.554 seconds.
It wasn’t until Mexican rider Patricio Pasquel entered the ring aboard
Serge, that Hap Hansen’s clear round
would be challenged. Pasquel flew
through the track, dodging between
fences, turning on a dime, charging
to the final oxer to trip the wire in
43.796 seconds, good enough to top
the leaderboard, shifting Hansen to
second. Half way through the jumpoff, Ashlee Bond returned with Wistful
to try and better Pasquel’s time. The
small but mighty Wistful was able to

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keep all the rails in the
cups, but with a time of
45.116 seconds, would
have to settle for third
place.
Nearing the end of
the jump-off, New Zealand rider Guy Thomas took the field with
a mission. From the
first obstacle, Thomas
was flying through the
course and looked to be
on his way to posting a winning round.
Coming home, Thomas spun Peterbilt
around a rollback to a vertical but due
to an unfortunate misstep, knocked a
rail, resulting in the fastest four fault
time of 42.432 seconds.
The final round of the day was
posted by Paige Dotson and Rockford
I. Dotson calmly entered the ring looking over the track to finalize her plan
of attack. Dotson was ahead of the
leading pace throughout her round,
however as Dotson approached the
final oxer, she collected Rockford I to
guarantee a fault free effort, finishing
in 45.345 seconds, good enough for
fourth respectively.
“I am so happy,” Pasquel (MEX)
shared with a smile from ear to ear.
“Olaf’s course was perfect for Serge

because he doesn’t have the best
scope but he is very fast. It could
not have gone any better.” Pasquel
(MEX) will return for next week’s
$50,000 Showpark World Cup Grand
Prix with hopes of posting the same
result aboard his fearless 13-year-old
Dutch Warmblood.
The first World Cup Qualifier in California will be held next week during
the Showpark All Seasons Summer
Classic, August 29-September 2. The
$50,000 Showpark World Cup Grand
Prix, presented by EQU Lifestyle
Magazine, will showcase some of the
top West Coast Show Jumpers with
hopes of accruing valuable World Cup
points as well as HITS Million Grand
Prix Qualifying prize money. Visit the
Blenheim EquiSports website for all
up to date event information.

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